Midnight, Texas (2017–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot - full transcript

Rachel, my God!

You get younger
every time I see you.

Oh, shut up!

Mmm, nice.

Always the best
for you, darling.

Um, I'm sorry.

I should've told you
on the phone when we
set up the appointment.

My fee has gone up.

Well, after all this time,

you should know
you're worth every penny.

I want to see you.



Yes.

Show yourself.

Yes.

Harold, make yourself known.

Rachel's here.
She wants to talk to you.

He's here.

He wants you to know he thinks
the new haircut is hot.

Thirty-two years
we're married.

Now that you're dead,
you like it short.

Harold says he was stupid.

He hated change.

God, Harold.

Not a day goes by I don't
miss you something awful.

He doesn't want you
to grieve him forever.



He wants you to be happy.

I... I need to tell
you something.

I'm seeing someone.

He's listening. Go on.

We're taking it slow,

but...

I'm happy.

He wants to know who it is.

It's Kevin.

Well, perhaps
we should take a break.

Or just stop altogether.

No.

You are not to cross.

What's wrong?

Stay back. You stay back.

My partner? My friend?

Harold?

You had to go there?

Since when?

Did you wait till I...

No, it's nothing like that!

What's it like then?

Does he like your
hair like that?

No!

Get out of my body, Harold.

Sit!

Oh! No!

You can be with me.

We can be together again!

I'm not gonna
let you hurt her!

I'd rather end it!

You don't get
another go-around, Harold.

Get the hell out now!

Well, I guess
Harold still hates change.

You can't run
from me, Manfred.

I'm not running.
I'm paying you back.

I just need time.

Too late. I will find you.

Gotta go.

Hey, Grandma.

You look terrible.

Look who's talking.

Don't tell me.
Another hijacking?

Only a second.
I ended it quick.

Couple of pills,
headache's gone.

This move will be
good for you.

You need to settle down.

You need a home.

I need to disappear.

I can't think of a place
better to disappear to.

You'll be safe in Midnight.

That'd mean a whole lot more
coming from someone
who wasn't dead.

Mr. Snuggly, just
wait a minute.
I'm almost done.

A musician.

Pawning a trumpet?

That's it. You nailed it.

Don't cry.
It won't be long.

I don't want to die.

You'll be an angel
up in Heaven with God.

We cast you out,
every unclean spirit...

- Every legion!
- Wonders...

My own children
leave me here to rot!

Go to hell!

Company pull!

Attack!

Hey.

You must be Manfred.

You made good time
from Dallas.

No traffic the last
five hours.

No, there isn't.

I'll show you your new home.

Come on.

The last tenant left
the furniture.

If particle board bothers you,
you're welcome to come
by the shop.

It's fine. I like newer things.

RV out front
suggests otherwise.

Hey, I gotta come clean, man.

I checked you out
before renting the house.

I hope it's not a problem.

That you're a psychic?
No, just the opposite.

I was gonna offer you
a month's free rent if
you could help me out.

My fiancée, well...

Aubrey, she walked out.

And she's not returning
my calls...

Let me stop you. It's...

It's not real.

I tell people what they want
to hear. I'm just really
good at reading people.

That's all it is.

Well, no harm in asking.

You got the place for a month.

You need it any longer...

I know where to find you.
Thanks.

Mmm-hmm.

Does this
look like a Walmart?

No. I don't provide crayons.

Amuse your own children.

I'd like to place
an order to go.

You're Manfred.
Bobo said he had
a new tenant.

I saw your RV, nice ride.

I know. Real chick magnet.

I'm Creek.
I live behind
the Gas & Go

with my dad
and little brother, Connor.

Cool.

Follow me.

Where?

The Midnighter's Room.
It's where we sit.

Except the Rev.
He eats alone.

Now that you live here,
you eat with us.

So if Midnighters
eat there then...

The rest of the folks
are ranchers, folks from Davy.

Well, I don't want to bother.

You're not. It's usually
more crowded.

Folks are getting ready for
tomorrow. It's the Annual
Fall Picnic.

You should come.
Well, if you'll be there.

You meet your neighbors yet?

Sort of.
You're the non-musician.

That's Olivia.

Lemuel Bridger.

You eat beef?

Wouldn't have moved to Texas
if I didn't.

Do you trust me?

No. But I'll let you pick out
my dinner.

You'll like it. I promise.

Don't let her father see you
looking at her like that.

I didn't mean any offense.

If I'm interrupting...

You're not.

I live under the pawn shop,
work the night shift.

That's very nice.

He's hot.

And he's real interesting.

He's interesting because
he's here.

No family, no friends.

He's running from something.

Then he'll fit in just fine.

Apologies.
For what?

It's been a while since
I've eaten. I'm weak,
and I was worried.

They look like they could be
trouble, so I leeched energy.

Leeched? What are you exactly?

Vampire's one word for it.

Seriously?

Holy...
What the hell?

I'm beginning to take offense.

Frankly, I'm less frightening
than those sons of Lucifer.

Here. You'll feel better.

Told you.

What's so funny?

Usually I'm the freak
in the room.

So, none of this neck thing?

Oh, that's always on the menu.

Madonna's
pot roast special.

See, I told you you'd like it.

If you want, I could stop by
your place tomorrow

and we could go to the picnic.

I'm not sure.
I had a big day of driving...

I'm spent.

You'll feel better
in the morning.

I'll have to miss it,
but you should go.

Midnight is very different
in daylight.

Fiji, why don't you
jump him already?

That's not what I was thinking.

Yeah, I know
what you were thinking.

I was admiring
his cooking techniques.

And don't make that dirty.

Why did she
bring the new guy?

'Cause she's lonely.

Don't worry.
I made him cookies.
Sand tarts.

If he had bad intentions,

he'd be tossing those cookies
as we speak.

Did you poison
our new neighbor?

It's not poison if he doesn't
have poisonous intentions.

Rasta!

What is that stupid dog
going on about?

Rasta! Quiet.

Rasta, what is it?

So you want me
to get you something?

Oh, we'll come meet you
in a second.

So what do you think?
You happy you came?

Yeah, you were right
to get me out.

Gives me a new
perspective on...

Fiji!

What's wrong?

It's okay.

I need to report a body.
She's in the river.

No, she's definitely dead.

She's all bloated.

No, I know her.
That's Aubrey.

Aubrey Hamilton.

Deputies will be
coming by your homes

over the next couple days
to get your statements.

I don't want anybody
leaving town

without calling the department,
getting our permission.

Understood?

Haven't seen you before.

I'm new.

Just moved to Midnight.

You live here?

Heck no.
I live in Davy.

Work with the Roca Fria County
Sheriff's department.

Midnight's just
in our jurisdiction.

Why Midnight?
Why would you move here?

It's quiet.
And cheap.

A reason for that.

Truth is, I'm surprised this
kind of thing hasn't
happened before.

Kind of thing?

Occult murder.

The kids in Davy,

they dare one another to walk
Witch Light Road on full moons.

It's got a bit of a ghost town
vibe, but people seem nice.

Do they?

Some folks say she's a witch.

Or a lesbian.

Could be both.

Well, I wouldn't be surprised

to find a skin suit
in that pawn shop.

Her next of kin?

Me, I suppose.
She's got an aunt.

Raised her
after her parents died.

I don't know her name.

So she was gone
for two weeks.

You didn't report
her missing.

I thought she walked out.

Forgot her stuff.

She didn't have
much stuff. Couple
suitcases of clothes.

Why'd she leave?

Well, we fought.
And...

And I got mean.

You know,
and I told her to get out.

But, Sheriff,
I didn't intend for that.

Poor thing.

He better shut up
before he says something
he can't take back.

Even dead,
the bitch is trouble.

Aubrey, you don't belong here.

I didn't give you permission.

Go away.

Go away!

If it means you go away,

fine, but my way.

Precautions in place.

Bobo Winthrop, I love you.

Well, I'm here with
my beautiful girlfriend

and I was hoping that

you would do me the honor
of becoming my wife.

Aubrey, marry me.

Yes, I'll marry you!

Yes?

Yes, I'll be your wife! Yes!

She said yes!
Look, look!

It's so beautiful.

Honey, you are
the most beautiful girl

I have ever laid eyes on

and thank you for making
an honest man of me.

Oh, fits perfectly.

All righty.

I love it!

I brought you breakfast.

I can't eat.

How about
I keep you company then?

We don't have to talk.
I'll just sit here.

That'd be nice.

Taking holy water?

Yeah. Yes, I am.

Reverend, I'm...

Manfred.

I know who you are.

Sunday service starts at 8:00,

if you're interested.

She wanted four kids.

Four?

I told her she was crazy.

But, you know,
I'm open to compromise.

Of course.

We could get a dog.

Sheriff Livingston.

I need to talk to Bobo.

Okay, I'll go.

No, could you stay?

Yeah.

We got the coroner's
preliminary report.

Single gunshot to the abdomen.

But the official
cause of death
was drowning.

Who would do that?
Who would hurt her?

Aubrey wasn't,
who you thought.

Her real name,
Aubrey Hamilton-Lowry.

What are you talking about?

That doesn't make any sense.
She was engaged to me.

She was married
five years ago.

Sons of Lucifer.

So a white supremacist?

Name's Peter Lowry.

He just got out
of Beaumont Federal.

Served three years
for assault.

Let me guess.
You can't find him.

He's Sons of Lucifer.
He's protected.

He's got reach.

You Midnighters, you like
to take care of
things yourselves,

but in this case, don't.

If he shows up here,
you call us.

Understood.

Don't be coy.

Stay on that side.

What is it
you need to tell me?

Hey, whoa, whoa,
slower. Slower.

P.

E-C-A.

D.

O.

S.

Pecados.

A friend of yours?

I was wrong.
Made a mistake.

I don't want to die.

No, I called for Aubrey,
not the rest of you.

You're all unwelcome in my...

This is my home.

You have no right...

Die.

I made a mistake!
I don't want to die!

I didn't see you
at the picnic.

I don't eat barbecue.

Did you know Aubrey Hamilton?

Came in and prayed
from time to time.

But she wanted
to talk to God,
not me.

She was a sweet girl.

Even though she pretty much
lied to you about everything?

Well, what I meant was...

I thought she was sweet until
I knew she was duplicitous.

Well, the crime scene
was ritualistic...

Animal remains, bones.

I thought that was curious.

Curious, no.

It's wicked and sad.

Witchcraft.
That's your thing, right?

Wicca.

Lot of animal sacrifices
in that Wicca?

Bundy and Dahmer,
Son of Sam...

All of them started out
with critters

before they killed people,
and not a Wiccan in the bunch.

She'd always come in
with some Pinterest board.

Stripper trendy
was her aesthetic.

Okay, so when she did come in,
did she ever confide in you?

Talk about Bobo?

You mean, like girl talk?

Aubrey didn't talk.

She liked how I did her nails.

Damn it.

Hello again.

I need to take your statement,
Mr. Bernardo.

She didn't approve
of our lifestyle.

Didn't like the fact
that Chuy was Mexican.

So it was safe to say
that you didn't like the girl?

She judged me. I didn't like
how that made me feel.

So I didn't judge her.

The Christian way, right?

I just moved here.
I have nothing do
to with any of this.

I'd like to take a look
around, if you don't mind.

Actually, I do mind.
I mind a lot.

Why?

'Cause you're acting weird.

And you lie to people
for a living.

I don't.
I can prove it.

Does "Pecados"
mean anything to you?

Now, I've heard of departments
consulting with psychics.

I never put much stock in it.

My grandmother did it
all the time.

I got a Magic 8-Ball.

Maybe I should shake it,

figure out who stole
Levi's Subaru.

Hey, we got something!

Could your 8-Ball do that?

I already have consultations
scheduled in Phoenix...

Cancel them. You're part
of this investigation.
Don't leave town.

You said I'd be safe.

Well, I thought you'd lay low,
not conjure up angry ghosts.

I conjured one ghost.
Not a crowd of 'em.

Certainly not
whatever that was
under that floor.

Midnight's not the same
as most places.

Which is why I need to get
the hell out as soon as...

Possible.

Olivia.

You okay?
I heard voices.

You did.
Me. On the phone.

So, I'm surprised.
I thought you
were avoiding me.

I was.

Till now.

Coming.

It's late.

I know. I'm sorry.
I'm worried...

What was that?

Olivia,

deal with your anger issues.

Ugh! Help me get him up.

Why exactly is he naked?

I was checking for wires,
GPS trackers.

We live such different lives.

This is unexpected.

Oh, now that
you're done sleeping in,

how 'bout some help?

Looks like I'm just in time
for the fun.

Hundreds of Podunk towns
in Texas.

Why ours?

Luck, I suppose.

Do you work for the police
or a law enforcement agency?

Were you sent here to find
someone?

Did my dad send you?

Your dad? No!

I'm getting bored and hungry.

Okeydoke, this could go
sideways real fast.

I don't want that.
You don't want that.

I'm good either way.

I'm here 'cause my grandma
got a feeling.

A psychic feeling
that I'd be safe here.

Her reads are usually spot-on

but Xylda's also
a pathological liar,
so there's that.

Xylda? Gypsy Xylda?

You know my grandma?

I do.
How's she doing?

Dead.

Going on a year now.
Throat cancer.

After a run-in with someone
who tried to kill me,

Xylda said I should hide here.

Who are you hiding from,
and why do they want you dead?

Really wants Xylda dead,
but it's too late for that.

I guess I'm the only one left
to get payback from.

Who'd want to hurt Xylda?

She ran scams,
removed fake hexes, curses,

stole and spent
more than $2 million.

Still doesn't explain why
he's so chummy
with the sheriff.

They showed up my door.

I didn't want to give
them my secrets.
So I gave 'em Aubrey's.

I'm done with the questions

and getting punched
in the face,
thank you.

So either end it already
or let me get dressed.

Untie him.

He's one of us.

Midnight has
been a haven

for people like us
for centuries.

Some, like Xylda,
stop for a bit
and move on.

Others, like us,
make this home.

Wait, everyone here is...
What are you?

None of your business.

Olivia's a friend.

Her, Bobo, human,
but open-minded.

Your grandma wasn't wrong.

If you can stand the summers
and the neighbors,

Midnight is pretty safe.

As long as we're quiet,

cops and regular folks
tolerate us, but...

The bitch dying isn't quiet.

And with the police
and media digging,

torches and pitchforks
aren't far behind.

Question, you said
people like us
are drawn here.

What's so special
about this place?

Well, Midnight sits
on powerful mystical energy.

The veil between
the living and the dead
is awful thin here.

Oh.

Oh, what?

Oh, I get why Xylda liked
this place so much.

You want me to get some salve
for your face?

No, I just want to go home.

Of course. Apologies for
the little misunderstanding.

This is usually
a quiet and peaceful town.

Looking for me?

So you killed Aubrey
because you found out
the truth about her?

You're not welcome here.

'Cause we know
the truth about you.

Where'd you hide
the weapons,
the money?

They don't belong to you.
Tell me that...

Maybe you live to see sunrise.

I think you misjudged
the situation.

I don't care either way.

I didn't ask
for your help, man.

Well, this isn't
just about you anymore.

Aubrey is not
worth dying for.

Now you go on home.
It's my shift anyway.

You're welcome.

Can you deal with that?

Sure.

I need a word.

I'm gonna make you the same
offer you gave my friend.

If you tell me who sent you,

then you get to live
to see the sunrise.

You want a war, old man,
you got one.

God forgives.
The Sons of Lucifer don't.

My brothers are gonna
come through

and burn this damn place
to the ground.

It's getting late.

No sunrise for you,

but a warm dinner for me.

Hey.
Hey.

What in the world
happened to you?

I wish I had
some sexy story to tell.

It's just me,
a box, and a high shelf.

A heavy box, apparently.

Very.

Haven't seen you
since the picnic.

You okay?

I can't stop thinking
about it.

That be all for you today?

Yep.

Take a break, honey.

Great. Thanks, Dad.

What were you talking
to her about?

Being neighborly.

Pleasantries.

That better be all.

That'll be $12.50.

Hello?

I know
you're in Texas.

You were in Dallas.

I'm getting closer.

Hey.
Hey.

I stopped
by your house, but...

Yeah, lot of flies, bugs.

I'll talk to Bobo
if I decide to stay.

Oh.

Well, I just wanted
to apologize for before.

My dad's weird
and I didn't want to get
into a thing with him,

so if I was cold to you,
that's why.

Yeah, no apology necessary.
We're good.

Oh, good.
I'm glad we're good.

Well, since you came all this
way, you want to have a beer?

I guess, yeah.

I gotta admit, this place is
nothing like I thought.

Yeah, it's its own thing.

Makes for good stories,
though.

Stories?
You a writer?

I write, but no.

I'm not a writer.

Someday, I'll go
back to school.

Once Connor's out of the house

'cause my dad would be
real tough solo.

Yeah, that can't
be easy for you.

He wasn't always like that.

After Mom died, he changed.
It's why we're here.

He didn't want
to live anywhere
that reminded him of her.

Going to high school
in Davy sucked.

I was known as the chick
who lived with freaks.

Okay, fine.

Not that far off.
Doesn't matter.

After all this time,
they're family.

I know what Lem is.

He's not the only one
with secrets.

Like Joe,
from the tattoo parlor,

he watches over everyone.

You can always count on him
to help.

I wonder what brought
him and Chuy to this place.

Bobo never talks about family

or where he came from,

but he's sweet and kind.

And you will never meet
a more honest person than Bobo.

The Rev, I still haven't
figured him out.

I've seen him pull
a gravestone
out of the ground

with one hand

and he's completely obsessed
with his pet cemetery.

I know Fiji's more than
just a New Age cat lady,

but she doesn't have
a mean bone in her body.

Rev's gearing up.

Case you didn't notice.
I'm busy.

Whatever you're
doing there,

won't do no good.

I'm telling ya.

Aubrey left a heap
of badness
in her wake.

Rancid smell of burning hair
won't change that.

Yeah, keep waving
them feathers.

You can leave now.

All right,
I'm going over there.

And then there's Olivia.

She's got more secrets
than anyone.

I understand
it's a lot of money.

Well, I still need to pass.

Thanks.

Just checking.
How'd the disposal go?

Good.
No one will find the body.

So, who was
on the phone?

Job offer.
A simple hit.

Nice payday.

But since I have to
call the police

every time
I want to leave town,

I had to say no.

You seem angry.

That's an understatement.

Perhaps I can take
some of that from you.

I was wondering
when you'd ask.

Midnight's weird,
but it's home.

Yeah, never lived in
any one place for very long.

There.

Thanks.

Well, you fit in
pretty well here.

You saying I'm weird?

You are.
I googled you, Mr. Psychic.

It's a family business.

I come from a long line
of gypsy fortune-tellers.

Yeah, you have the caravan
to prove it.

Yep.

So are you for real?

Sometimes it's real.

Lot of times, it's theater.

Do you want to give me
a reading?

No.

Tell me my future?

Okay.

I'll go old-school.

Just give me your hand.

Okay.

Your life line's long, varied.

Will be an interesting life.

You're going to see the world.

And here,
you'll meet your soul mate.

You may already have.

Someone who...

Sees how special
you really are.

That's the theater
part, right?

Busted.

Well, if you were gonna kiss
me, now would be a good time.

Bobo Winthrop,

you're under arrest

for the murder
of Aubrey Hamilton-Lowry.

I didn't kill her!

You have the right
to remain silent.
Anything you say...

I did not kill her!

...can and will be
used against you
in a court of law.

No, no!

You've the right
to an attorney.

If you cannot afford
an attorney,

one will be appointed for you.

Now do you understand
these rights

as I've explained them to you?

It's not my first rodeo
and I am telling you,
I did not do this.

We've got evidence
that says otherwise.

Back up!

Let him go!
No!

Please! Back off.

Everybody, go home.

He would never kill her.
He loved her!

More than she deserved!

Look, we have identified
the murder weapon.
It belonged to him.

You've already decided
he's guilty.

I don't trust you
with our friend.

Well, I don't trust you either.

You don't want to start a war.

Clear the road.

He's not going anywhere.

Neither are we.

Go home!

Just clear the road!

Go home.

She's doing this.

That's crazy.
It's an earthquake
or something.

I told you she's a witch!

There's no such thing
as witches, Gomez.

Then what is happening?

Fiji, not this way.

This won't help him.

And tomorrow's a full moon.

I'll be unavailable
for a few days.

We have got to be smart
about this, Fij.

Not angry.

I'll help.

However I can.

And I think I can.

Okay. I'ma crank the car.

Hurry up.

We're gonna get out of here.

Hurry up!